Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
Ace Mirrorman: I grew up in Detroit, MI. Had truly humble beginnings in many different places around the city. I’ve never staid in one location for too long. I was a loner. Never had more than friends in school I would talk to. That kind of made me a target for bullying. Nothing physical just metal. What made me become a artists was my passion for engaging with people. I’ve always had this drive to connect with people, but didn’t have a form of attraction. That’s when I began using my imagination. One of my elementary school reading/writing teachers helped me realize my potential as a writer and opened me up to creating my own story. I’ve been creating it ever since. Its starting to manifest now.
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
Ace Mirrorman: Again when I mentioned that I really had a passion to connect with people. I wasn’t playing. Its was all apart of the story. My dad was know as Jack to his friends and I would be called the lil Ace or Andy from time to time. As I got older I had to destroy the name Andy. So I started signing everything as Ace. Mirrorman is a different story. I wrote a poem back when I was in junior high school called The Mirrorman. It won an in school award for being the most creative work in the class. “A man standing over a shattered mirror to find himself reflected in every piece. Every piece is a different shape, A different size and catching him from a different angle. As different as they all are. They are all still reflecting him. Their was more detail but that’s the gist. lol In my journey I see people as mirrors. Reflecting parts of ourselves back at us. That idea made things very interesting in a hip-hop culture full of ego driven will.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
Ace Mirrorman: I love sharing my music and giving it to the people for free. I understand the power of the dollar. But I get something of a lot more value when a fan tells me how my music helped them. Their are so many ways to make money from the music that giving the music away seems like the smart thing to do. especially when you’re just starting out. As you build your brand and build self/brand confidence, I feel you will understand the best way to successfully build revenue for yourself without being greedy.
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
Ace Mirrorman: The biggest advice I can give is to spend time with yourself to build on who you are. That is what people buy into, not your music. Your music is a reflection of you and your culminated experiences. If you are not standing in your truth/Integrity the audience will know. It took me years to realize that my music was not up to standard because I wasn’t being my authentic self. Self knowledge is the key to success.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
Ace Mirrorman: Mistakes are your road map to a better situation. I’ve made lots of mistake not only on stage but in life. You have to smile and prepare for the next one.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
Ace Mirrorman: I have not been on any tours yet, but I’m definitely looking forward to it. Ive heard a lot of crazy stories. Hopefully I can bring you positive and empowering stories. Nothing ignorant. lol
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
Ace Mirrorman: My process is very Mystical. I require lots of a lone time to channel in the energy when I’m in a creative process. I love coming up with new and unique concepts taken from my everyday thoughts and life experiences. I never try and push myself to write. I just flows through me freely. I’m not a freestyle artist. I’m a thinker and I like to deliver my messages clearly and Direct. I value the brainstorming process the most. Just listening to beats until the words come spilling out like a waterfall of poetry.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
Ace Mirrorman: I have everything. Most of the time I just like to tell people to google me because I have leaving out someone’s love for a particular platform. But I’m on Facebook, twitter, sound cloud, sound click, Number1Music, YouTube. Also I do have my own website here at www.Acemirrorman.com and that links you with everything that is important if you trying to keep up with me
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?
Ace Mirrorman: Well to be all the way real I’m a music lover. Anyone who knows me best knows that I listen to a lot of music that other my find embarrassing but not me. I’m very into music. I like Artists like Cold Play, Michael Franks, Michael Jackson, Prince, Mystkal. I’m really big into 90’s R&B. Men don’t speak/ sing to women like they use to. I wish that would come back
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
Artist: I would further invest in my study of self mastery. I would travel around the world to different sacred places and harness energy. I just want to uplift and empower my people. I want to be an example of what can be done.
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
Ace Mirrorman: I don’t own a studio. I really don’t wish to. I’m a writer and I save lots of money focusing on my craft. I leave the engineering to those who are passionate about the art of sound. Id like to be a master of one. Not a jack of all trades. But! If I am going to invest ion anything for my trips to the studio, it would be for the best microphone.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Ace Mirrorman: Im so glad you asked this. Ive been using this platform call Number1Music for their promotion system. Very awesome tool for the artist that has the time to connect with other artist. With that I’m able to link my twitter. Because lets face it. Twitter is the machine now.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
Ace Mirrorman: It would be in my home city of Detroit, MI with the two biggest man in Hip-hop today Eminem and Royce 5’9. I will always rep for the home team. I’m walking in the footsteps of some great artists and leaders here.
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Ace Mirrorman: Absolutely! I have to new single Rebirth out right now with the video. I’m preparing the finishing touches on the Rebirth EP. I’m hoping to releasing that this fall. I’m working on an Album titled The Serpent Holder worker for a winter release. ots of work on the table but its getting done one step at a time. slow but sure.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Ace Mirrorman: I wouldn’t be on this planet if I wasn’t making music. I came here with a purpose and I’m fulfilling it. Truly I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. If you ask my mother she would tell you that I oddly enough refused to do anything else. We use to fight all the ime about my life choices. But I had a knowing.
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?
Ace Mirrorman: My first music purchase was a single not even an album. It was by Sillk Tha Shocker ft. Mystikal titled “It Aint My Fault” At the time that song gave me so much energy. I remember seeing it on the shelf and knowing that I need to hear this again and again. The beat was so immersive. I was even getting high back then and I could still get thrown in another world.
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
Ace Mirrorman: Love and support from those closest to me. Insight and intuition. You will save a lot of time knowing which moves are right moves and knowing when to be still and not move. Clear communication and understanding between all parties involved. Makes life flow smoother like running water. I also have a secret.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2016?
Ace Mirrorman: They should look forward to The Rebirth of the Devine. The Rebirth of LOVE
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